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US 6–River Frontage Road Access Control Plan Open House WELCOME to the US 6–River Frontage Road Access Control Plan Open House Purpose of tonight’s meeting: Present the study’s purpose and goals Present existing and projected future conditions Present the draft Access Control Plan Discuss the next steps in the study process Gather your comments regarding the study recommendations Study team members wearing name badges can answer your questions and listen to your comments. Please take a moment to complete a comment form before you leave. Thank You. We Appreciate Your Participation. Please sign in. Overview What is the purpose of an access control plan? Any intersection or driveway along a roadway is called an access point. At access points there is a potential for a conflict to occur between the different modes of transportation (vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle). In addition, vehicles turning into and out of access points can cause other vehicles to slow down, resulting in delay and congestion. The purpose of an access control plan is to determine what access points will be allowed, where they will be located, and what kinds of traffic movements will be allowed at each one. This will hopefully result in fewer conflicts between the different modes of transportation and reduce unnecessary delays and unwanted congestion. What are the goals of the access control plan? Provide appropriate level of access to properties adjacent to the highways Provide safer circulation routes for all forms of transportation To keep circulation routes consistent with the Town of Silt’s goals for future development To provide efficient movement of traffic and other modes of transportation within the area Overview Without an access control plan residents, property owners, and businesses in the Town of Silt could experience: Greater number of crashes involving vehicles and/or pedestrians and bicyclists Increased traffic congestion, resulting in higher levels of pollution and more delays A loss of visual appeal along the roadway A difficult driving experience due to driveway clutter Customers doing business in another community with a better driving experience Who is conducting the study? Town of Silt Colorado Department of Transportation Garfield County Overview Why do US 6 and the River Frontage Road need an access control plan? Both are an important resource for the Town of Silt Pedestrian traffic, bicycle traffic, and vehicle traffic volumes on and around these important roads are projected to increase in the future Current and Future Traffic Volumes 2009 Average Daily Projected 2035 Average Roadway Segment % Increase Traffic Volumes Daily Traffic Volumes US 6 – West of 1st Street 4,450 10,550 137% US 6 – 1st Street to 9th Street 6,750 19,200 184% US 6 – 9th Street to 16th Street 5,900 21,100 258% US 6 – East of 16th Street 2,800 15,200 442% River Frontage Road – 400 3,100 655% West of 9th Street River Frontage Road – 3,700 14,400 290% 9th Street to CR 311 River Frontage Road – 500 7,300 1,366% East of CR 311 2009 Daily Traffi c Volume Source: Town of Silt 2035 Daily Traffi c Volume Source: PBS&J One of the best ways to keep both roads safe and efficient for all modes of transportation is to manage the location and design of access points Study Area Map The study area on US 6 is from Ukele Lane to the fi rst I-70 overpass east of the high school, a distance of approximately 4.5 miles. The River Frontage Road study limits start west of 9th Street and extend approximately 3.8 miles to the east to the same I-70 overpass east of the high school. Peach Valley Rd 1st St Mid Valley Mid Valley Ln 7th St 6 Ukele Ln Ukele Davis Point Rd 6 16th St Main SStt 9th St River Frontage Rd 311 StudySt Area Existing Conditions Highway Descriptions US 6 (West of 1st Street and East of 9th Street) Classifi ed as a Regional Highway Intended to accommodate medium to high traffi c volumes at medium to high travel speeds Intended to provide service to through traffi c movements with lower priority on providing direct access to adjacent properties Access to adjacent properties should be achieved through use of the local streets whenever reasonable Preferred spacing between signalized full movement intersections is ½ mile US 6 (1st Street and 9th Street) Classifi ed as an Urban Arterial Intended to accommodate medium to high traffi c volumes at moderate travel speeds Intended to provide service to through traffi c movements while allowing more direct access to adjacent properties Preferred spacing between signalized full movement intersections is ½ mile Existing Conditions River Frontage Road Classifi ed as a Frontage Road Intended to provide for short distance travel of traffi c at low to high travel speeds Primary intent of the road is to provide safe and reasonable access to adjacent properties No preferred spacing between signalized full movement intersections, but intersection spacing must provide safe operations, suffi cient capacity, and proper design of adjacent access locations Access Summary Intersections Segment Average Desired Roadway Segment Length Spacing* Spacing Public Private Total (miles) (miles) US 6 (West of 1st) 1 20 21 0.78 0.78 0.5 Mile US 6 (1st to 9th) 9 17 26 0.5 0.06 0.5 Mile US 6 (East of 9th) 7 28 35 3.24 0.54 0.5 Mile River Frontage Road 4 22 26 3.79 1.26 N/A Totals 21 87 108 8.31 N/A N/A * Average spacing between existing public roads that allow full traffic movements to occur. Access Control Plan Process Conduct the study Propose improvements based on study findings and public input Accept the final plan Prepare an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Silt, Garfield County, and CDOT Specify how elements of the plan can be changed in the future, if necessary Sign the Intergovernmental Agreement and adopt the plan Present to the Colorado Transportation Commission and get approval from the CDOT Chief Engineer so the plan becomes law Continuing coordination between The Town of Silt, Garfield County and CDOT to ensure proper implementation of the plan in the future Plan Implementation Access Control Plan is a long range vision for US 6 and the River Frontage Road Implementation of the plan will occur in phases or incrementally over time based on: Traffi c needs Safety needs Available funding Redevelopment There are currently no planned state or federal projects or identified funding for improvements to US 6 or the River Frontage Road that would change access in the near future Additional planning and public input are needed to support the recommendations of the Access Control Plan and to identify the ultimate design (right-of-way needs) for US 6 and the River Frontage Road. The future studies will consider the appropriate improvements to US 6 and the River Frontage Road that address both traffic and pedestrian needs. Study Timeline 2009 April May June July August September October November December Project Initiation Data Collection Initial Public Open House Traffic Analysis Access Management Analysis Final Open House Final Traffic Study and Access Management Plan Final Report Start Intergovernmental Agreement Process Types of Access Right-in, Right-out Only right turns are allowed Traffi c median prevents left turns and straight movements – these movements must be completed at another intersection 3/4 Movement Right-in, right-out and left-in are allowed Traffi c median prevents left-out and straight movements – these movements must be completed at another intersection Full Movement All movements in all directions are allowed May include the need for a traffi c signal Access Control Methods Access Elimination Before After Access to local properties through secondary roadways Consolidate number of access locations where vehicles may enter or exit highway Reduce the number of confl ict points Access Conversion with Median Treatment Before After Eliminate some or all turning movements Reduce the number of confl icts between left turning vehicles and through vehicles on the highway Access Relocation Before After Align opposite approaches Create a more familiar intersection design Access Consolidation Before After Consolidate adjacent access points into one location The number of confl ict points are reduced Location of potential future traffi c signals will be established as part of the Access Management Plan Stay Involved Complete a comment form Attend future public meetings Request an individual workshop (Individual workshops are being considered. If you are interested in participating please talk to a project team member tonight.) Contact the study team: US 6–River Frontage Road Access Control Plan c/o David Sprague Consultant Project Manager PBS&J 4601 DTC Blvd., Ste. 700 Denver, CO 80237 800-497-5529 Visit the study Web site: www.http://www.dot.state.co.us/us6silt/index.cfm Expected Benefi ts of the Recommended Access Control Plan The recommended Access Control Plan is expected to provide several benefits to the overall operations and safety along the US 6 and River Frontage Road corridors. The following is a summary of the potential improvements and benefits. Improve Traffi c Flow The number of access points is reduced. Reduce Traffi c Confl icts Reduction in the number of conflict points (fewer full movement intersections). Improve Safety for all modes of transportation The potential of high-speed rear-end, broadside, and sideswipe accidents is reduced. Identified signal locations where pedestrian and bicycle movements can be completed safely Provide Adequate Access to Adjacent Land Uses All properties have reasonable access Better use of the secondary street system or shared access locations to provide access to adjacent land uses. The recommended Access Control Plan meets the established goals for the project by improving traffic flow, reducing the number of conflicts, improving safety for all modes of transportation, and providing adequate access to the adjacent land uses.
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